Given the following propositions, which of the following are correct?
A: Any three vectors in space can be used as a basis.
B: Given vectors a⊥b, then a and b cannot form a basis for space with any other vector.
C: Given vectors a∥b, then a and b cannot form a basis for space with any other vector.
D: A, B, M, N are four points in space. If BA, BM, BN cannot form a basis for space, then A, B, M, N are coplanar.
Multiple choice: answer with the letter of the option you want.
Solution
To analyze each proposition step by step:
Proposition A: Any three vectors in space can be used as a basis. - A basis for a space consists of linearly independent vectors that span the space. - Three vectors can span a three-dimensional space if and only if they are non-coplanar. - Therefore, the statement is not entirely correct because it omits the condition that the vectors must be non-coplanar. - Conclusion: Proposition A is incorrect.
**Proposition B: Given vectors a⊥b, then a and b cannot form a basis for space with any other vector.** - Orthogonality does not prevent two vectors from contributing to a basis. In fact, orthogonal vectors are inherently linearly independent. - If a third vector c is neither parallel to nor lies in the plane formed by a and b, then a, b, and c can form a basis. - Therefore, the statement in Proposition B is incorrect.
**Proposition C: Given vectors a∥b, then a and b cannot form a basis for space with any other vector.** - Parallel vectors are linearly dependent. - The addition of any other vector c cannot compensate for this linear dependency to form a complete basis for three-dimensional space. - Hence, Proposition C correctly states that a and b cannot form a basis with any other vector.
**Proposition D: A, B, M, N are four points in space. If BA, BM, BN cannot form a basis for space, then A, B, M, N are coplanar.** - The inability of BA, BM, BN to form a basis implies these vectors are not linearly independent. - This lack of linear independence indicates that the points A, B, M, N lie in a single plane, thus being coplanar. - Proposition D is correct in stating the relationship between the vectors not forming a basis and the coplanarity of the points.
Final Conclusion: The correct propositions are C and D.
Hence, the answer encapsulated is C and D.
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